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Illinois concludes latest bobcat season with over twice last year’s harvest

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 7, 2025

The 2024-2025 bobcat hunting season in Illinois ended on February 15, with hunters and trappers harvesting a total of 649 bobcats.

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Chicago resident wins $1 million from scratch-off lottery ticket

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 7, 2025

Illinois Lottery player Ashur Al Rahib from Chicago has won $1 million with a $10 scratch-off ticket.

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ISBE announces agenda for March business meeting in Plainfield

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 7, 2025

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has outlined the agenda for its upcoming regular business meeting scheduled for March 12 in Plainfield.

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Analysis: Illinois among 25 states that allow boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 6, 2025

An analysis by Prairie State Wire shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Illinois is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls' high school sports.

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Peter A. Boersma, 88, U.S. Army Veteran, Remembered for Dedication and Service

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 6, 2025

Peter A. Boersma passed away on March 4. Below is the obituary.

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Elizabeth "Betty" Buffer, 80, Remembered in Tinley Park

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 6, 2025

Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Buffer passed away on March 4. Below is the obituary.

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Local Resident Butch Frese Jr. Dies at 62

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 6, 2025

Donald W. Frese passed away on March 4. Below is the obituary.

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Bernadette Genevieve Pavlik, Remembered for Career in Child Development and Love of Family

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 6, 2025

Bernadette Genevieve Pavlik passed away on March 4. Below is the obituary.

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Jose Garcia, III, Remembered with Love

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 6, 2025

Jose Garcia passed away on March 4. Below is the obituary.

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Dana-Thomas House partners with Wooden It Be Lovely for Women's History Month exhibit

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 6, 2025

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is collaborating with Wooden It Be Lovely for a special exhibit at the Dana-Thomas House State Historic Site in Springfield during March to celebrate Women's History Month.

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NFIB opposes wage expansion in Illinois Senate committee

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 6, 2025

NFIB Illinois has expressed opposition to a proposed expansion of the state's prevailing-wage mandate.

**** FOIA Request Sent to Macon County Sheriff's Department Regarding Reports Filed Under Illinois TRUST and VOICES Acts on March 6, 2025 **

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 6, 2025

** FOIA Request to Macon County Sheriff's Department Regarding Reports Filed Under Illinois TRUST and VOICES Acts on March 6, 2025.

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Illinois reports an 8% decline in drug overdose deaths for 2023

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 6, 2025

The administration of Governor JB Pritzker has announced a significant decline in drug overdose deaths in Illinois for the year 2023.

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Illinois Department of Agriculture invites applications for community garden plots

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 6, 2025

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is inviting individuals and families to apply for the 2025 community garden season.

**** FOIA Request Sent to Illinois Office of the Attorney General Regarding Reports Filed by County Sheriffs on March 6, 2025 **

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 6, 2025

** FOIA Request to Illinois Office of the Attorney General Regarding Reports Filed by County Sheriffs on March 6, 2025.

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Illinois Department of Agriculture opens applications for community garden plots

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 6, 2025

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is inviting individuals and families to apply for the 2025 season of its Community Garden.

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Illinoisans urged to check smoke alarms as daylight saving time approaches

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 6, 2025

The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is urging residents to test, inspect, and replace broken or expired smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in their homes as Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 AM on Sunday, March 9.

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150K Powerball ticket sold at Casey's General Store in Clinton

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 6, 2025

A $150,000 winning Powerball ticket was sold at Casey’s General Store in Clinton, Illinois.

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Sue M. Harmison, 88, of Bourbonnais, Dies

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 5, 2025

Sue M. Harmison passed away on March 3. Below is the obituary.

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Peggy L. Walters Dies at 86; Survived by Four Children

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 5, 2025

Peggy L. Walters passed away on March 3. Below is the obituary.